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Bells palsy Flashcards

1
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Type of weakness

A

LMN facial palsy

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Most specific sign for LMN

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Loss of taste

Others -hyperacusis, ipsilateral neck pain

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Management

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Steroids

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Poor prognosis factors warranting early steroids

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Age>60
Hyperacusis
Severe complete paralysis
EMG evidence of axonal degeneration 
Altered taste
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